2009 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2012 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt would be higher. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 226 kg more than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt (203 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2012 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Cobalt | Materia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2201 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 40 L |
